Hi All,
Scored two frenchy chairs from one of my favorite thrift stores for $10 bucks each! YEAH!
I like how curvy they are! They're in great condition and have nice detail at the top.
After washing them down gave them two coats of primer.
Next, two coats of Annie Sloan's Old White. I love the Old White, it goes really well in my older home.
After sanding them down I noticed the wood was very "light" in tone, very little color to the wood.
Next, I used clear paste wax, followed with dark past wax. I didn't think the details were popping enough, so I decided to use my trusty..
Minwax Gel Stain, it doesn't run and very easy to work with. Went over the chairs and the sanded areas with the Walnut.
I really like how the details stand out after using the walnut stain that I didn't achieve with the dark wax. The chair on the right has Walnut stain, the left doesn't!
A closeup..
Leg detail..
I haven't been able to find any fabric that I like. So I decided to make these skirts (inspiration from Miss Mustard Seed) out of a pair of duck curtains I found for $5.00.
Really happy how they turned out, and are now sitting in the dinning room.
What have you been painting lately?
Linking to these par.tays..
Treasure Thursdays @ My Front Porch to Yours
Your chairs are fabulous. I love the shape and the new finish is lovely. The chair covers are wonderful also. Great job. Hugs, Marty
Cathy,
Your $10 chairs look outstanding...I love OLD WHITE too:) I have a NIFTY THRIFTY party and would love for you to come by with your chairs.
Blessings,
Linda
I'm so glad you put those skirts on them, they look lovely like that. Would love for you to share this project at etcetorize tomorrow night at the linky~
Ehat a LUCKY find...and a FABULOUS re-do! Classic white...always my "go-to!" LOVE the skirts!
Love the chairs, they turned out beautiful...and the gel stain is great! Love the pic showing the difference with & without. I've never used gel stain, do you rub it on rub it off or what? Thanks.
JoAnn,
Thanks for stopping by. I wipe the gel on with a soft cloth, wait a few, and wipe off. If not dark enough, you can repeat the process!
Thanks for the reply. Love the look!!
Visiting from Debbie's party! Love your frenchy chairs...great transformation and the skirt...too cute!
Following you!
Blessings,
Cindy
These are some fabulous looking french chairs. You took them to another level. Thanks for sharing and joining in on the newbie party.
Very nice restyle I love that you added stain it really richened the color! I have so many things that I need to paint as soon as I post something on Craigslist it's sold I can't keep up........nice problem to have, but I also have a full time job and I'm trying to do projects around my house. I'm sure you get the idea. Love your blog!
Loving the chairs
Have never used gel stain but have heard wonderful results with it stories, like yours.
Where in Northern IL are you? I'm in The Sauk Valley (Dixon/Sterling/RockFalls area)
Visiting from GraphicsFairy's BRAG MONDAY linky party,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois
Thanks for stopping by my blog today
I appreciate it.
Wow you scored a great deal! Love the frenchy chairs and the skirts!! I'm one of your new friends...hope you stop by and visit with me sometime!!
Seriously incredible transformation, Cathy! Wow! Those chairs are amazing! Great job, girl!
xoxo laurie
Cathy, I just saw your post on the newbie party. What a great job you did on these chairs! They look great! I am a newbie and your newest follower. I hope you will follow back. God bless you!
omg they're gorgeous!
hope you'll enter my giveaway!
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michele
Hi, I'm a new follower. I found you on Creative Me Monday Blog Hop. Hop over and
say hi if you get a chance Jennifer from Just Wedeminute--
I love re-doing chairs too, they are a lot of fun! Yours look great, take a peek at the one I redid for my daughter http://wedemeyerfamily.blogspot.com/2008/09/garage-sale-extravaganza-my-latest_27.html
Wow! Now that's what I call a makeover! Coming over from Brag Monday and your newest follower!
Jeanine
Great job!
This is so great! I love those chairs. The skirt look is darling! Thanks so much for linking up!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
Super de Duper Cute =)
I posted to my fb FHC page.
Darling!!
Love these and what a steal!! Please come over and share for Treasure Hunt Thursday! I know the ladies would just love seeing these!
I love these chairs--they were quite the find! Great job on the seat covers too!
Simply beautiful!!...enjoy them, Mariaelena
come on over for a visit....
You did awesome! I have a chair I would love to makeover but haven't gotten up the nerve to do it yet. I do love the way the gel stain made the details pop.
I am your newest follower and would love for you to follow me.
Have a wonderful day!
Thanx so much for coming to the party this morning!! Have a fabulous Friday!
I really like the way your chairs turned out...they actually look really nice in their little slip covers. You did a great job!
Hi ... Love the way these turned out . Love the little slips too! I also have been painting chairs. Hope you will check out my chairs if you have the time. Your newest follower, Francine
Love those chairs! I just bought a set at the thrift store and didn't know what I was going to do to fix them, now I do! Thanks for the advice. I love your style.
Newest follower,
Patti
Oh wow! These chairs are amazing! The way you transformed them is really something! Now you have fabulous new chairs! I am so happy you shared this @ Show & Share! Hope to see more from you!
wow, I love these! great job, love the slips! I use stain on my pieces too, It just really brings out the details. thanks for linking the inspiration up to VIF! xo
Your chairs came out just lovely! Audrey